Welcome to Cool Comics in My Collection episode 346, where we look at various comic books I own (and in some cases ones that I let get away), both new and old, often with a nostalgic leaning for those feelings of yesteryear. I hope you have as much fun reading about them as I had writing about these cool comics!
For each of the comic books I include here, I list the current secondary market pricing according to the websites ComicBookRealm.com (CBR) and Zap-Kapow Comics (ZKC), using the comic book grading scale of 9.4 (if both sites have the same price, you’ll find just one price for that issue). Not all my comics meet that grade. Some are probably better, and many are certainly worse. But to simplify it, that’s the scale I use. And remember, a comic book is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. And for those who enjoy the additional fun of knowing some of the more important issues in your collection, I recognize each Cool Comic that is listed in Key Collector Comics.
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Cool Comics Stuff!
A couple honorable mentions this week include Spider-Man 2099: Exodus Alpha #1 and Dune: Waters of Kanly #1. If you’ve been feeling nostalgic for Marvel’s 2099 line, you probably don’t want to miss this start to a new limited series (although there are big spoilers if you haven’t caught up with your 2099 reading). And for Dune fans waiting around for the next movie, I recommend giving this series a try. It fills in some gaps about Gurney Halleck after House Harkonnen seizes power once more on Arrakis.
Cool Comics Battle of the Week!
The Cool Comics Battle of the Week is Deathlok versus Ironjaw! What do you think would happen if they faced each other in a titanic tussle, and how do you see the winner achieving victory? Let us know in the comments section below.
Cool Comics Creations!
I like turtles—especially Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! These RAKified versions of your favorite Heroes in a Half Shell are pretty awesome, so give Robert Kraus, artist extraordinaire, a big hand. (By the way, if you’re a TMNT fan, be sure not to miss our next episode of Cool Comics.) RAK is known around the globe as the creator of Chakan, the forever man, and is a great friend to Cool Comics — it’s always a pleasure to show off his amazing art! Be sure to check out all the other fantastic creations, games, illustrated novellas, and comics at RAK’s website.
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Cool Comics In My Collection
Modern-Day Cool Comics
#1746 — Twig #1, Image, May 2022.
Though I wasn’t originally going to add Twig to my collection, common sense finally prevailed (especially after I started paying attention to some of the online buzz), and after reading this first issue, I’m glad I did. Image’s website also does a nice job of attracting fans of Bone, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth in their description of this odd-looking little character. Will Twig’s adventure keep readers riveted for all five issues of this limited series? I certainly hope so! The creators of Twig consist of Skottie Young (writer), Kyle Strahm (artist, cover), Jean-Francois Beaulieu (colorist), Nate Piekos (letterer), and Joel Enos (editor). The cover price of Twig #1 is $3.99, while the current value is $4. The Key Collector Comics value is also $4.
Dynamically Discounted Cool Comics
#1747 — Astonishing Tales #33, Marvel, January 1976.
Just five historic episodes ago, I revealed to Cool Comics readers that I have a comic book containing one of the much-coveted Mark Jewelers inserts! Or, as I wrote it back in that episode, Marks Jewelers. Because that’s how it was written in the ad. I’m not sure which is correct, so if you know for certain, please tell us in the comments section below. And just like the previous one, I found this comic in a quarter bin, too. Deathlok has been getting a lot of publicity in the Avengers of late, so it was fun looking back at this early Deathlok tale. The astonishing team that gave us this issue of Astonishing Tales consists of Bill Mantlo (script), Rich Buckler (pencils), Klaus Janson (inks, colors), Irving Watanabe (letterer), Beth Bleckley (computer lettering), and Marv Wolfman (editor). The cover price of Astonishing Tales #33 is 25¢, while the current value is $18. The Key Collector Comics value is $3.
Cool Comics Celebrates FCBD (Week 1 of 2022)
#1748 — Dark Crisis Special Edition #0, DC, June 2022.
These days, I’m wondering if DC stands for Dark Crisis, because the home of now late Justice League is really ramping up this series that takes us to the end of the year. That’s right, Super Friends, if you like four-color big events, be sure to add Dark Crisis to your pull list. There are also a few special issues that will be part of this, along with a couple issues of The Flash. And while I’m sure you can find a list somewhere on the Internet, this Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) issue tells you what to buy if you want the entire tale. This Dark Crisis Special Edition comes to us by way of Joshua Williamson (writer), Jim Cheung (art), Jay David Ramos (colors), Tom Napolitano (letters), Daniel Sampere (cover), Alejandro Sánchez (cover), Chris Rosa (associate editor), and Paul Kaminski (editor). The cover price of Dark Crisis Special Edition #0 is free, while the current value is $1. The Key Collector Comics value is $3.
Cool Comics for the Young at Heart
#1749 — Richie Rich Jackpots #27, Harvey Comics, February 1977.
When I was young, I would have chosen Dennis the Menace over Richie Rich. But now that I’m older (but still young at heart!), Richie Rich is one of my favorite go-to titles when I want to capture those fun feelings of reading comics as a kid. Don’t get me wrong, I still enjoy Dennis, but there’s something about Richie and his positive outlook, amazing adventures, and kind heart. The only confirmed creator for this issue of Richie Rich Jackpots is Leon Harvey (editor). It’s really a shame that so many of these older “kiddie” comics didn’t make the effort to list all the artistic talent it takes to put together each issue. Still, I recommend that you visit the entry at the Grand Comics Database so that you can see all the titles, characters, and even ads that take up this issue. The cover price of Richie Rich Jackpots #27 is 30¢, while the current value is $9.
Twentieth Century Cool Comics
#1750 — The Barbarians #1, Atlas/Seaboard, June 1975.
How many people have seen this comic cover and just assumed the entire story inside featured Ironjaw? Which would have been perfectly fine with me, but it was fun to discover that The Barbarians contains two scintillating stories! The only disappointment came when I finished reading it and came to terms with the fact that I’d never find out what comes next for each adventure. Rich Buckler (pencils) gives us this cool cover of The Barbarians. The Mountain of Mutants comes to us courtesy of Gary Friedrich (writer), Pablo Marcos (artist), and Shelly Lefferman, while Peter Wiechmann (writer) and Jordi Bernet (pencils, inks) present Tension mounts in Montreal at the 1976 Olympics … (which reminded me a bit of the book and TV series Wayward Pines). Larry Lieber handled the edits for this issue. The cover price of The Barbarians #1 is 25¢, while the current value is $22.
Cool Comics Reader Reviews!
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ComicBooks For Kids!
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